Free practice questions for the Buckingham medicine interview, with the interview format taken from the university's own admissions pages.
Buckingham interview format
Buckingham selects in three stages: the application, a computer based Multiple Mini Assessment that tests analysis, interpretation and judgement, then a Multiple Mini Interview of short structured stations. Buckingham does not publish a station count, timings or a delivery mode, so treat exact numbers you see elsewhere with caution. Prepare for short, sharply timed stations and a separate online assessment before the interview. Check your invitation for current timings.
Format: MMI circuit
When: Selection days run across the cycle and dates are confirmed in your invitation
What Buckingham assesses
Analysis and judgement
Communication
Values and motivation
Buckingham practice interview questions
You notice a colleague behaving unprofessionally. What do you do?
A friend on your course asks to copy your coursework because they are behind. Rank these actions and explain why: A) let them copy it, B) say no but offer to help them plan their time, C) tell your tutor straight away, D) suggest they ask for an extension.
Tell us about a time you had to explain something complicated simply.
A patient is upset and not listening to what you are saying. How do you respond?
Why medicine, and why this university?
What have you done to test whether medicine is the right career for you?
Why do you want to study medicine?
Why not nursing, pharmacy or another healthcare career?
Practise out loud
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